That actually doesn't make sense as asymptomatic people are still contagious and there's no way of checking them to find out if they're infected.
Anyway, nearly all domestic US flights might be shut down soon, so this could be moot.
I think it's a good move, but how are you going to monitor vehicle traffic into Florida? Governor DeSantis makes a valid point that it is likely at least 1 passenger on those direct flights has the virus.
What good is it having us in Florida abide by the guidelines, only to have an influx from areas that are under a lockdown?
Why are people coming here right now any way? Why aren't they staying put in their own home in their own state, especially since those specified have "stay home" orders? It's mystifying that folks are still coming here despite all our Governor's efforts to minimize the appeal - everything's closed, please stay home in your own state for now & minimize the infection spread!
That is the first explanation that makes sinceBecause a lot of people who live in the north have second residences in Florida, especially retirees, many of whom are in high risk groups. They're probably going to Florida because it's lower risk than where they are.
This does make sense - that they are trying to decrease THEIR risk - but since they're coming from an epicenter, they're INCREASING the risk of exposure/infection to every...single...person they come in contact with. Pretty selfish.Because a lot of people who live in the north have second residences in Florida, especially retirees, many of whom are in high risk groups. They're probably going to Florida because it's lower risk than where they are.
This does make sense - that they are trying to decrease THEIR risk - but since they're coming from an epicenter, they're INCREASING the risk of exposure/infection to every...single...person they come in contact with. Pretty selfish.
A LOT, for two reasons. One, it's the peak of our tourist season. Two, they're fleeing NY because of covid-19.How many people are flying from NY to FL right now, like six?
Do you have a link to support that statement? I haven't seen that anywhere.If they don't adhere to the quarantine, they not only will get fined but also arrested. They will have to pay for their own lodging, food and medical.
Do you have a link to support that statement? I haven't seen that anywhere.
Thanks. I didn't see that."DeSantis said violating the order would constitute a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. "
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-shifts-coronavirus-containment-to-outside-travelers
We are seeing the same issue in Maine where summer residents are common. My town has a year round population of about 10,000, which increases to around 50,000 in the summer. This weekend looked like a summer weekend with all the out of state people going to the beach. Not only does this increase the risk of spread, but it could put a large strain on our resources that are all still in "winter mode".Because a lot of people who live in the north have second residences in Florida, especially retirees, many of whom are in high risk groups. They're probably going to Florida because it's lower risk than where they are.
We are seeing the same issue in Maine where summer residents are common. My town has a year round population of about 10,000, which increases to around 50,000 in the summer. This weekend looked like a summer weekend with all the out of state people going to the beach. Not only does this increase the risk of spread, but it could put a large strain on our resources that are all still in "winter mode".